Japanese Temple Declines Olympic Torch Relay

A temple in central Japan has decided to pull out, and not serve as the starting point for the Japanese leg of the Olympic torch relay next week. They cited safety concerns and the crackdown on Buddhists in Tibet for their change of heart.

The Buddhist Zenkoji Temple in Nagano accepted the offer to kick off the April 26 relay. But temple officials decided to pull out after seeing the recent rash of killings of Buddhists in Tibet.

The temple will hold an executive meeting within a few days to formally decide whether to withdraw from the relay route.

Eighty torch-bearers are expected to jog the 18.5 km route, which had so far not been altered or cut short despite chaotic demonstrations at some of the torch's stops around the world.

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Nobutaka Machimura says Japan wants to ensure security and prevent confusion for the Japanese leg, although he added that police at home wont need help from China.

A Nagano official says there will be no security role for Chinese paramilitary flame guards in Japan. The men dressed in the blue and white jumpsuits have been criticized elsewhere for their heavy-handed approach to manage the torch's progress.

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[amdo2008dragon]

free tibet , we tibetans love japan , for being a buddhist country and supporting our cause for free tibet , may lord buddha bless you all japanese people .

[gtsouzi]

To sjwr3: The father of famous comedian H. Ueki was a monk and was put in jail because he was against the war. Also T. Ishibashi was against the war. He was a journalist then (became prime minister after the war) and he was also a monk.

Why not against "revisionist history"? Simply because it is not the problem to be dealt with as temple or sect.

Why can you call "revisionist history" when you know nothing about Japanese history.

[yongngeetay123]

Free MY SHIT!! Check history of China!

Free HAWAII!! Free OKINAWA!!! Free MY SHIT!!!

[jimmyjamesWang]

for what? Japan should thank China for cheap coal and cheap preciou metal ore. It only cheap because in the late 80s, China view Japan as a possible future ally. How stupid of China.

[jimmyjamesWang]

you love tibet? lol, bullshit, what have you ever done for tibet? have you worked there? Have you volunteer there, have you done what you can to improve the life and preserve the culture, and cultivate the land there? Have you done anything that would really benefit Tibet beside going to those vain portests and then feel good about yourselves as if you've acturally done anything positive to change Tibet for the better. lol, I love Mars, too.

[jimmyjamesWang]

the fucking bullshit here is that those tibettan rioteers attacked Han and muslim chinese CIVILIANS. If they are so rightious and anti-government, why did they not attact the government buildings? why did they pick on defenseless civilians? 'I want freedom', lol I can understand how they want freedom by throwing rocks at the police, but attacking han chinese civilians, isnt that absurd.

[gtsouzi]

To sjwr3: (3) I do not understand at all what you mean by "instead of sending crying personal messages to me" and "my later posts to you were just a REPLY to your personal letters to me."

I did not send any personal messages and letters to you.

This discussion started by your question. I answered and posed a question to you. Now, your turn, sjwr3, please answer my question. I wait.

[gtsouzi]

To sjwr3: (2) Also I am very surprised by your comment "please go on believing your revisionist history." Ha?? In my first post, I only referred to two facts (two Japanese monks) to answer your question. I even did not speak of my opinion about the decision of Zenkoji monks. But this is already the act of "revisionist history" believer in your definition?

How convenient.

[gtsouzi]

To sjwr3: (1) Sorry for my belated reply. But I'm very disappointed because you didn't answer my question. Don't try to escape.

In your 1st post, you asked a question about our history (so, you do not know Japanese history). But, in recent post, suddenly you said "it seems I know more than you about Japanese and Chinese history."

If this is true, you could answer my question easily. When and how our official history was whitewashed? Please show the evidences and facts.

[gtsouzi]

To sjwr3: (3) I do not understand at all what you mean by instead of sending crying personal messages to me and my later posts to you were just a REPLY to your personal letters to me.

I did not send any personal messages and letters to you.

This discussion started by your question. I answered and posed a question to you. Now, your turn, sjwr3, please answer my question. I wait.

[gtsouzi]

To sjwr3: (2) Also I am very surprised by your comment please go on believing your revisionist history. Ha?? In my first post, I only referred to two facts (two Japanese monks) to answer your question. I even did not speak of my opinion about the decision of Zenkoji monks. But this is already the act of revisionist history believer in your definition?

How convenient.

[gtsouzi]

To sjwr3: (1) Sorry for my belated reply. But I'm very disappointed because you didn't answer my question. Don't try to escape.

In your 1st post, you asked a question about our history (so, you do not know Japanese history). But, in recent post, suddenly you said it seems I know more than you about Japanese and Chinese history.

If this is true, you could answer my question easily. When and how our official history was whitewashed? Please show the evidences and facts.